Monthly Archives: January 2011

Today we take your emails there were sent to jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com about all sorts of subjects. Today will be an educational episode with some shocking facts about the nations future with a bit of other topics tossed in to keep things from being too heavy. Today we end with a really new way to see the Pledge of Allegiance from and old patriotic American, Red Skelton.

Join me today as we discuss…

Using treated wood for raised bed, dangerous or hype

The new republican congress proposes a huge 1% cut in spending (really?)

Coming soon swine flu vaccines in your food, corn to be specific

Small ponds for growing fish

Obama says the recession is over, is anyone listening, not me

A man of 73 years tells us why “climate change” ranks up there with little green men

The real lesson from Egypt is not to be in fear or government

China sets their sites on making the yuan the world’s reserve currency

The President of the world’s largest bank says, “The economies of China and Africa are supplementary,”

Does it make sense to go “cheap” on seeds

Why I buy from small seed providers and support Seed Savers Exchange

How to keep stored water free of contamination

Shoe Goo – Great addition to the bug out bag

GMOs are not enough, now we are going to “grow meat” in a tube, seriously!

Red Skelton teaches us what the Pledge of Allegiance is really all about

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air

Well it is finally Friday and that means today’s show is dedicated to the listeners and all about you. Today I answer your calls to 866-65-THINK about some great subjects along with some awesome tips from listeners. Today we cover topics like getting kids on board with prepping, bio diesel, solar dehydrators, bankruptcy, surplus rifles for hunting and gold as money.

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.

Today we wrap up the four part series on Herbal Actions. An herbal action is the specific effects any herb has on a body. Most herbal guides list these actions and understanding them will improve your effectiveness with herbs.

On this episode of The Survival Podcast we will review 10 more of 40 primary herbal actions which will wrap up our 4-part series.

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air

One really great benefit of the Member’s Brigade is discounts from about 20 different vendors. Recently the two seed providers in the MSB (High Mowing and Seeds of Change) had their discount codes expire with the year’s end. While I am still waiting to hear if Seeds of Change wants to renew High Mowing has signed up for another full year of support.

As before all MSB Members get free shipping on all orders with High Mowing Organic Seeds, this is an outstanding benefit especially on larger item orders.

January through March are great times for checking out seed catalogs and ordering seed stock for the coming year. In order to improve the benefits of the Brigade I have reached out to three more great organizations that provide seed and gardening supplies. One has already responded and will probably do something for the members.

At any time that you ever come across an expired code in the MSB just email me at jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com and I will do all I can to get it renewed as swiftly as possible.

Today we take your emails there were sent to jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com about all sorts of subjects. Today will be an educational episode with some shocking facts about the nations future with a bit of other topics tossed in to keep things from being too heavy.

Join me today as we discuss…

The sweetheart deal making billionaires richer via short sales

So where do most people think an egg comes from

JP Morgan is getting rich with food stamps, YES REALLY!

Why some states are considering printing their own money

Thought on small frog ponds and keeping them clean an mosquito free

France being fined by the EU over a hamster, in Euros of course

Plans to let states declare bankruptcy and how it may effect sovereignty

The unseen story behind China nationalizing more rare earth mines

The Washington Post says be a good parent and make your kids drink fluoride

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air

Since I was away Friday I decided to do the listener call show today instead. Today we have great questions on bug out locations, spring gardening, keeping balance and staying positive with your prepping, composting toilets and more.

Join me today as we discuss…

Getting ready for spring planting with seeds and plants

Choosing between composting toilets and septic systems

The Ground Nut (Apios americana) more protein than an egg!

TSP has an Android Application (iPhone Developer Invitation)

Does everyone need a BOL, what will we do when we move to our’s permanently

Long term labeling of trees and shrubs to keep track or varieties, etc.

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air

When you hear the word homestead you typically think of open spaces, rural America and some acreage. For many American’s though it just isn’t currently an option. Many of us are bound to the city by employment, family obligations or other considerations.

Still I believe homesteading is for everyone and there are some real opportunities for suburban homesteaders who want to convert their homes from consumer to producer.

Of course there are challenges for the suburbanite with considerations such as excessive shade, available space, ordinances and retaining marketability of the home for resale.

The key to successful suburban homesteading is understanding your limitations but focusing on making the most of the unique advantages inherent to small landscapes such as ease of management and easy irrigation.

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air

Today we will be doing the third of a four part series on “herbal actions”. An herbal action is the specific effects any herb has on a body. Most herbal guides list these actions and understanding them will improve your effectiveness with herbs.

On this episode of The Survival Podcast we will review 10 more of 40 primary herbal actions which will take us 75% through the series.

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air

Just over two years ago my wife took the picture on the left corner of this post. I included it and a few more on a forum thread you can view here. The caption I wrote for that picture was “A man takes one last look at his homestead and thinks to himself, someday I am coming back and I won’t be leaving”. Well after this trip I will still have to leave but only for a short while.

As listeners know Dorothy has had her freedom day on the 12th of January (quit her job) and we are in process of moving to our Arkansas home permanently. For the rest of this week we will be there laying flooring, getting some carpeting quotes and just in general fixing up all sorts of odds and ends in prep for the move.

My response to tech support will be only during mornings and evenings this week. I do have wireless access but batching email to twice a day will help me get the most out of this trip. Just know that your inquiry will be responded to, just that your response may take up to 12 hours to come.

There will be shows today (already published) and Wednesday and Thursday. There will be no Friday show, I have doubled up for the past few days to make sure I left shows behind for you guys but with the laryngitis I have been suffering with I just couldn’t manage one more on the twice a day schedule.

On today’s show Chef Keith mentions a document with all the recipes he discusses on it. He will be getting it to me soon and I will get it up for your guys as soon as I can.

It was 2 years and 6 months ago the first time I got into my VW Jetta and podcasted episode one from the road. This week’s trip is part of the final chapter in realizing a dream that the show accelerated by quite a few years. When I started TSP I had no concept it would ever become a business at all, let alone my life’s work. To all of you who have supported my efforts I am eternally grateful.

Two years ago I made myself a promise when I said, “someday I am coming back and I won’t be leaving”, thank you all so much for your help in keeping that promise to myself and my family.

I will be back with new shows on Monday, we will do a listener call show for Monday to get caught up on the call back log I currently have. I hope you enjoy this weeks line up, we have the show today with Chef Keith on cooking with preps, tomorrow is the third in the four part series on herbal actions and Thursday will be a show on planning and building homesteads in suburban environments.